March weather forecast
Rankin, PA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Rankin, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 47.3°F (8.5°C) and 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Temperature

March's arrival signals an increase in average high-temperatures, moving from February's wintry 37°F (2.8°C) to a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C). The low-temperature averages to a freezing cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) during the nights of March.

Humidity

In Rankin, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In Rankin, in March, it is raining for 14.4 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 182.2 rainfall days, and 34.84" (885mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Rankin are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 9.3 days. Throughout March, 4.21" (107mm) of snow is accumulated. In Rankin, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.9 days and aggregates up to 25.51" (648mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Rankin, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:11 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:43 pm EDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 5.3h.

UV index

In Rankin, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

In Rankin, in March, the average high-temperature is 47.3°F (8.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March in Rankin is 78%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Rankin, in March, it is raining for 14.4 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Rankin, during March, snow falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Rankin have in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:11 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:43 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Rankin?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Rankin have in March?

In Rankin, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.3h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Rankin, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Rankin, PA

Average temperature in March - Rankin, PA
  • Average high temperature in March: 47.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Rankin, PA

Average pressure in March - Rankin, PA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Rankin, PA

Average wind speed in March - Rankin, PA
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Rankin, PA

Average humidity in March - Rankin, PA
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Rankin, PA

Average rainfall in March - Rankin, PA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.17").

Average rainfall days in March
Rankin, PA

Average rainfall days in March - Rankin, PA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Rankin, PA

Average snowfall in March - Rankin, PA
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.21"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Rankin, PA

Average snowfall days in March - Rankin, PA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Rankin, PA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Rankin, PA
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Rankin, PA

Average sunshine days in March - Rankin, PA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Rankin, PA

Average UV index in March - Rankin, PA
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Rankin, PA

Average cloud cover in March - Rankin, PA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in March
Rankin, PA

Average visibility in March - Rankin, PA
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July, August and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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